Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State responds to Sharia court controversy, vows to uphold the law (Good position, Governor. Lawlessness shouldn’t be tolerated)

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has addressed concerns about plans to set up a Sharia court in Oyo Town, promising to respect the law and follow the Nigerian Constitution. The governor’s stance follows reports that the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria plans to establish a Shariah court in the […]

Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity

Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the ban imposed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on distributing palliatives to the poor following recent stampedes across the country. Vanguard reports that 67 people, including 35 children, died in […]

Nigerian Army promotes 108 Generals

Nigerian Army promotes 108 Generals By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has elevated its senior officers comprising 35 Major Generals and 73 Brigadiers Generals, among others. A statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Public Relations said, “A total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 […]

Nigerians react to Shetima Vs Badenoch war of words

By Prisca Sam-Duru During the week, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shetima, made waves across the media when he gave the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, an uppercut. Recall that before Badenoch got to the position as the leader of the UK Conservative Party, she had described Nigeria as socialist nation brimming […]

It is better to have 774 LG Chairmen who are thieves than one big thief – Adams Oshiomhole

It is better to have 774 LG Chairmen who are thieves than one big thief – Adams Oshiomhole By Enioluwa Adeniyi Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has voiced strong support for the financial autonomy of local governments, describing it as a vital step toward grassroots development and governance. Oshiomhole made these remarks […]

Why Northerners Don Want Regionalism: Southern states contribute N387.06bn to VAT pool — allocated N149.09bn in August 2024 {FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL STATES)

By Adam Mosadioluwa The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in the southern states of Nigeria significantly exceeded the allocation received by these states from the VAT pool in August 2024. According to recent data released by the FIRS, the nationwide VAT revenue for August stood at […]

How plot to oust General Abacha in 1995 coup failed

By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Retired Nigerian Army Colonel Ralph Bello-Fadile has unveiled details of an attempted coup against former Head of State, Sani Abacha, in 1995, which he played a key role in. Contrary to its portrayal as a “phantom coup,” Bello-Fadile reveals in his newly published memoir that the effort was a calculated attempt […]

Trump’s immigration policy threat to Nigeria’s $20bn diaspora inflow – Experts

Trump’s immigration policy threat to Nigeria’s $20bn diaspora inflow – Experts By Kayode Oyero The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office at the White House on January 20, 2025, may mean an attrition of Nigeria’s $20bn annual diaspora remittances, two United States-based scholars have said. The two US-based scholars, Prof Aminu Gusau and […]

Former DSS operative warns Nigeria to prepare for war amid Lakurawa threat

By Enioluwa Adeniyi A former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Seyi Adetayo, has called for urgent action in response to the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, warning that Nigerians must recognize the country is effectively at war. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo equated Lakurawa with established terror groups […]

#Endbadgovernance protest: Anyone above 7 years old can be arraigned in court, for trying to overthrow Tinubu – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has stated that anyone more than 7 years old can be charged to court. Adejobi stated this on Friday amid outrage regarding the arraignment of minor #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Adejobi highlighted that the legal framework permits minors as young as seven to be charged, as […]

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